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GF53LYJ
2003 MERCEDES-BENZ C
Colour: Silver
Fuel: Petrol
Engine: 1796cc
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- Registration GF53LYJ
- Manufacturer MERCEDES-BENZ
- Model C
- Year 2003
- Colour Silver
- Fuel Type Petrol
- Engine Size 1796cc
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- Expired 26 Jun 2026
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MOT History 22 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
22
Total Tests
16
Passes
6
Failures
72.73%
Pass Rate
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73 Total Defects Recorded
19 Jan 2024
Fail
Mileage: 106,208 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Electrical wiring insulation in such a condition there is an imminent risk of fire or formation of sparks Front most underside n/s (4.11 (c) (iii)) Dangerous
- Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e)) Repair immediately
- Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Lower Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Rear part of outer sill corroded (7.1.1 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated n/s and o/s (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- Plastic under-trays and outer sill covers are fitted not allowing full inspection of some testable items
- Brake steering and suspension components are showing some rust and deterioration
- Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front most bushes n/s and o/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- Front Inner Brake disc worn, but not excessively n/s and o/s (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Under side wheel arches n/s and o/s metal pipes (1.1.11 (c))
- Direction indicator slightly discoloured Rear n/s and o/s also o/s/front (4.4.3 (a))
- Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
19 Dec 2022
Pass
Mileage: 98,779 MI
Expiry date: 17 Jan 2024Advisory notice item(s)
- head lamp washers not working
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
19 Dec 2022
Fail
Mileage: 98,778 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- head lamp washers not working
13 Jan 2022
Pass
Mileage: 89,344 MI
Expiry date: 17 Jan 2023Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- rear suspension arms corroded
- rear sub-frame corroded
- oil leak
- front number plate faded
- Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
- Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
13 Jan 2022
Fail
Mileage: 89,344 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Seat belt not functioning as intended centre (7.1.2 (c)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- rear suspension arms corroded
- rear sub-frame corroded
- oil leak
- front number plate faded
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
- Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
16 Jan 2021
Pass
Mileage: 82,851 MI
Expiry date: 17 Jan 2022Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
10 Jan 2020
Pass
Mileage: 79,685 MI
Expiry date: 17 Jan 2021Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play o/s and n/s (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- Front both front wipers smearing
- Front Wheel bearing has slight play o/s and n/s (5.1.3 (a) (i))
18 Jan 2019
Pass
Mileage: 77,176 MI
Expiry date: 17 Jan 2020Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
11 Jan 2019
Fail
Mileage: 77,168 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b)) Repair immediately
- Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a)) Repair immediately
- Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h)) Repair immediately
- Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c)) Repair immediately
- Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt droplink (5.3.4 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
5 Jan 2018
Pass
Mileage: 74,407 MI
Expiry date: 4 Jan 2019Advisory notice item(s)
- Front registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
- unabel to full check rear seat belts due to seats folded down and heavy item on top
- Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
- Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
15 Sep 2016
Pass
Mileage: 72,342 MI
Expiry date: 14 Sep 2017 26 Jun 202614 Sep 2016
Fail
Mileage: 72,342 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
- Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
- Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
- Nearside Rear Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
9 Oct 2014
Pass
Mileage: 67,827 MI
Expiry date: 18 Oct 2015 26 Jun 20269 Oct 2014
Fail
Mileage: 67,827 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
30 Sep 2013
Pass
Mileage: 64,946 MI
Expiry date: 18 Oct 2014 26 Jun 20264 Oct 2012
Pass
Mileage: 62,739 MI
Expiry date: 18 Oct 2013Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Side repeater has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.4.A.2c)
- Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
19 Oct 2011
Pass
Mileage: 59,562 MI
Expiry date: 18 Oct 2012Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
22 Sep 2010
Pass
Mileage: 56,581 MI
Expiry date: 9 Oct 2011Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
5 Oct 2009
Pass
Mileage: 53,930 MI
Expiry date: 9 Oct 2010 26 Jun 202610 Oct 2008
Pass
Mileage: 49,940 MI
Expiry date: 9 Oct 2009 26 Jun 20263 Oct 2007
Pass
Mileage: 47,313 MI
Expiry date: 2 Oct 2008 26 Jun 202615 Sep 2006
Pass
Mileage: 37,473 MI
Expiry date: 26 Sep 2007 26 Jun 2026You can check the history of this vehicle for free by clicking on the "Run a free basic check" button above. This will tell you all the running costs, tax rates, technical specs, MOT history and more!
GF53LYJ was registered on 2003-09-26
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